iRubric: Article Blog Response 2019 rubric

The introduction has a thesis that makes a compelling, arguable claim and takes a purposeful position on an issue. The body has a structure and organization that is carefully crafted to support the claim. Writer consistently addresses audience's knowledge level, concerns, and biases about the claim.

The introduction has a thesis that makes a clear, arguable claim and takes a position. The body has a structure and organization that is aligned with the claim. Writer considers audience's knowledge level and concerns about the claim.

The introduction has a thesis that makes an unclear or emerging claim that suggests a vague position. The body attempts a structure and organization to support the position. Writer displays some awareness of audience's knowledge level and concerns.

The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its development. The order and structure are artful and compelling, move the reader through the text easily.

Organization is clear and coherent. Order and structure are present, but may seem formulaic.

Attempt has been made to organize the writing; however, the overall structure is inconsistent or skeletal.

Expert control of standard writing conventions (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, grammar, etc. ) is evident. Subtle errors can easily be skimmed right over unless specifically searching for them.

A functional control of standard writing conventions (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, grammar, etc.) is evident. Some noticeable errors 2-3, but these do not impede readability.

A limited control of standard writing conventions (e.g., punctuation, spelling, capitalization, grammar, etc.) is evident. Errors (4 or more) begin to impede readability.